Peninsula Home Hospice

10/09/2026

In palliative care, we spend so much of our time asking, “How are you?”

- We ask our clients.
- We ask their families.
- We listen to their fears, their hopes and what matters most to them.

R U OK? Day reminds us to ask the same question of each other.

Working in palliative care can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also involve grief, loss, difficult conversations, challenging situations and emotional moments. Sometimes we become so focused on caring for others that we forget to check in with ourselves and our colleagues.

Today is a reminder that looking after each other is just as important as looking after those in our care.

A simple “Are you OK?” can open the door to a conversation. A genuine “How are you really going?” can let someone know they don't have to carry something alone.

And sometimes, being there doesn't mean having the right words or fixing the problem. It simply means listening, noticing and being present.

02/09/2026

⛳ Just a few spots left!

The 2026 Tom Pickford Peninsula Home Hospice Charity Golf Day is coming up on Monday 5 October at Frankston Golf Club — and places are filling fast.

Enjoy a nine-hole Stableford competition, shotgun starts at 10am and 1pm, teams of four, raffles, novelty holes and a great day supporting Peninsula Home Hospice.

Tickets are $130 per person, and registrations close 18 September — or earlier if we sell out.

If you’ve been thinking about getting a team together, now’s the time to lock it in.

For enquiries, contact Sue Volk on 0458 778 582.

07/08/2026

⛳ Time to round up your team!

The 2026 Tom Pickford Peninsula Home Hospice Charity Golf Day is coming up on Monday 5 October at Frankston Golf Club.

Enjoy a nine-hole Stableford competition, shotgun starts at 10am and 1pm, teams of four, raffles, novelty holes and a great day supporting Peninsula Home Hospice.

Tickets are $130 per person, with $10 off when you book before 10 August.

Registrations close 18 September, so now’s the time to lock in your team.

For enquiries, contact Sue Volk on 0458 778 582.

06/08/2026

Join the Mornington Auxiliary for a special fundraising luncheon in support of Peninsula Home Hospice.

Enjoy an entertaining afternoon with Melbourne criminal barrister, author and speaker Michael Challinger as he shares stories and insights from his career and his book, Mostly Guilty: A Low-Flying Barrister’s Working Life.

With warmth, humour and plenty of fascinating courtroom stories, it promises to be an informative and enjoyable afternoon.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
🕛 12 noon for 12.30pm
📍 Alexandra Pavilion, 275 Main Street, Mornington
🎟 $50 per person, including a light luncheon
🍷 Drinks available at bar prices

Bookings are essential: www.trybooking.com/DNVXY

For enquiries or dietary requirements, contact Sue Volk on 0458 778 582 or email [email protected].

All proceeds proudly support Peninsula Home Hospice.

04/08/2026

Some conversations are difficult—but they can also be one of the greatest gifts we give the people we love.

Join us for Dying to Know Day, a free community event helping to open up honest, compassionate conversations about death, dying and bereavement. Learn more about planning ahead, communicating your wishes and making sure the people close to you understand what matters most.

📅 Thursday 6 August
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
📍 Peninsula Community Theatre
💻 Livestream also available

Peninsula Home Hospice is proud to support this important community initiative alongside local organisations committed to making end-of-life conversations feel less confronting and more understood.

Book your free ticket www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dying-to-know-day-2026-community-information-forum-mornington-tickets-1993574401701

16/07/2026

Join us for the 2026 Tom Pickford Peninsula Home Hospice Charity Golf Day on Monday 5 October at Frankston Golf Club.

Enjoy a relaxed day on the course with morning and afternoon fields, a nine-hole Stableford competition, lunch or refreshments, novelty holes, raffles and plenty of friendly competition.

The day honours Tom Pickford’s 25 years of service to Peninsula Home Hospice and his love of golf, with all funds raised supporting local people receiving specialist palliative care.

Tickets are $130 per person, with a $10 early bird discount for bookings made before 10 August. Teams of four are welcome.

Registrations close 18 September.

Register now → www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1597338

02/07/2026

Will we see you there?!

Winter Designer Sale
Red Hill Op Shop
33 Mechanics Road Red Hill.
10am-1pm

Proudly supporting and other local nonprofits.

29/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Donna as the new Chief Executive Officer of Peninsula Home Hospice.

With more than 30 years' experience in healthcare leadership, Donna brings a wealth of expertise, compassion, and vision to our organisation.

We are excited for the future and look forward to the leadership and experience Donna will bring to PHH.

Welcome to the team, Donna!

25/06/2026

Your donation, big or small, will make a substantial difference to our clients.

With your help, we deliver compassionate and personalised in-home specialist palliative care every day to our clients.

This care also embraces the families and friends who need guidance and support while their loved ones face their greatest challenge.

Donate today 💛
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19/06/2026

Palliative care is often misunderstood — but it plays such an important role in helping people live as well as possible with a life-limiting illness.

A recent article in Mornington Peninsula News looks at the growing demand for palliative care across our region, and the need for earlier referrals, greater awareness and continued support for local families.

Read the full article via the link below.

DEMAND for palliative care on the Mornington Peninsula has surged by about 27 per cent over the past four years, outpacing the resources available to meet it, according to the acting chief executive of Peninsula Home Hospice. Julie Murphy said the local service was feeling the same pressures identif...